Datong weather
At 6:15 AM local time it was clear and 1°C (34°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Aug–Sep. Datong sits 1055 m (3,461 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Datong, Shanxi, China.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Aug–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Datong weather
Is it raining in Datong right now?
No. It’s clear and 1° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Datong this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 2–14° and lows of -5–1°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Datong lately?
In the past 7 days, Datong had 1 rainy day and 16.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Datong?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Datong weather by month
When is the best time to visit Datong?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Datong is Apr–Jun, Aug–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -5°C (24°F) in January to 29°C (85°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Datong?
July is the wettest month, with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Datong?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -5°C (24°F) and lows of -17°C (1°F).
Does Datong have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 103 mm (4.1 in).
Datong weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months